hello hello! I apologize for the short update. I wanted to put something up sooner than this but got major writer's block, and this allows me to have a setup for something to happen while letting you guys know that there's more to come. I hope you all enjoy!

Rin's recovery plan followed her to her mom's house, of course. She followed a strict meal plan to gain a little weight back, and she had to sit with someone for an hour after she ate. Her hair was growing longer, she didn't look as tired, and her skin looked healthier. She seemed excited as she sat in the passenger seat, pointing out things she recognized. Len laughed and went along with her excitement up until she sat back and looked to him. "…What?"

"Did Mom tell you about my diagnosis?"

"Not really, no. She told me that your main offender was depression, but that's it." Len glanced at her for a second before returning his attention to the road. She looked like she was contemplating something, and it was several seconds before she spoke again. "It's not quite bulimia. I know that's what you were thinking it was, right? For it to be bulimia, I would've had to be binge-eating—something I've never done. They said it was purging type anorexia, but it spawned from my depression. …Does that make sense?"

"Yeah, it does."

"So instead of treating the eating disorder, they have to treat the depression. Nip it at the bud. Pull it up by its roots. Whatever phrase you want to use," she waved a hand dismissively and Len laughed, "that's what they're doing. But I still have to have something to break the habit. …I'm not sure why I'm telling you all of this. I want someone to know, and I feel like you support me the most of anyone."

"Well, I'm your brother. Isn't that what I'm supposed to do?"

"I suppose so. It's been a while since—wow, that sounds awful. I'm not finishing that sentence."

"What? No! You have to finish it now!" Len persisted, and she eventually complied. "It's been a while since I've had a brother, so I don't really know what to expect."

"…That does sound awful."

"See!"

"But I know what you mean. For twelve years, you didn't have a brother. The same way I didn't have a sister. We're still getting used to each other, and I think that's kinda expected of us right now." Len ran a hand through his hair as they pulled into the driveway. "But that's a story for another day. Mom is excited to see you." Rin brightened up again and hurried inside with her bag, hugging their mother tightly when she came into reach. Their mom wiped her eyes when Rin stepped back, and Rin panicked. "Mom, are you crying?"

"I'm just happy to see you…! Looking so healthy! No, I'm not crying, you are!" She laughed sheepishly and rubbed her eyes again. "I'm sorry. I got overwhelmed. You should've come inside little by little."

"Jeez, Mom," Rin smiled and hugged her again. Len grinned as he watched the pair and took Rin's bag to the guest room. When he returned, their mom was waiting for him before she spoke. "There's something I need to tell you two."

"…Okay. You sound different. What is it?" Rin stepped back to stand by Len.

"We're having a family reunion. Day after tomorrow."